pumpkin latte

How to Make a Tasty Pumpkin Latte!

One telltale sign that Fall is upon us is when Starbucks start to roll out their famous red cups filled with their popular pumpkin spice latte. This is a fantastic drink to warm the soul on a cold Fall night, but if you don’t want to shell out a couple of bucks every day to get your fix, you can make it yourself at home. This is how:

Pumpkin Spice Latte

 

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
• ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus more to garnish
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 to 2 shots espresso or 1/3 to ½ cup strong coffee
• ¼ cup heavy cream, whipped into firm peaks

Directions

1. Heat the pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and a generous helping of black pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it’s hot and looks cooked, about 2 minutes.

2. Add the sugar and stir until the mixture starts to look like a bubbly, thick syrup.

3. Whisk the milk and vanilla gently and warm, making sure that it doesn’t boil over.

4. Carefully process the mixture with a hand blender or in a traditional blender until frothy and blended.

5. Make the espresso or coffee and divide between two mugs. Add the frothed milk and pumpkin mixture. Top with the whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, or nutmeg.